Two Shepherds and a Boy

1781-1783

John Skippe

Associated Names
John Skippe

Artist, British, 1742 - 1812

This is a painting of three figures in a dynamic interaction, set against an ancient arched structure. The central figure holds a lifeless figure, while another kneels next to them. The background features stylized arches and pillars. The color palette consists of earthy tones and shades of grey, in the Baroque style emphasizing strong contrast and emotive expression.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color chiaroscuro woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29 × 19.4 cm (11 7/16 × 7 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1947.12.45

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Nagler, no. 26

  • Series Title

    Prints engraved in chiaroscuro after original drawings

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Figure Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985-1986, no cat.

Bibliography

1835

  • Nagler, G.K. Neues allgemeines Kunstler-Lexikon, oder Nachrichten von dem Leben und den Werken der Maler, Bildhauer, Baumeister, Kupferstecher, Formschneider, Lithographen, Zeichner, Medailleure, Elfenbeinarbeiter, etc.. 22 vols. Munich: E.A. Fleischmann, no. 26.

Inscriptions

recto: in block at upper center: Trans. Par. / Opus J.S:; verso: in graphite, at bottom: 12844

Wikidata ID

Q65079881

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